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    Find the Best Social Work Course for Your Goals

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      American Politics, Foreign Policy, and US-India Ties

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, International Relations, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Public Policies, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Diplomacy, Immigration Law, Economics, World History, Strategic Partnership, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Higher Education, Policy Analysis, Technology Strategies, Public Safety and National Security, Governance

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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yale University

      South Asian Religions & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Water Resources, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, World History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Conflict Resolution, Negotiations and Crisis Management

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Mediation, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Diplomacy, Leadership, Emergency Response, Governance, Public Safety and National Security, International Relations, Social Justice, Diversity and Inclusion, Decision Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      The Career Design Lab: Change your Job, Change your Life

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Positivity, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Interviewing Skills, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Negotiation, Personal Development, Self-Motivation, Goal Setting

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Leading Through Effective Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Influencing, Team Building, Leadership, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Visionary, People Development, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Self-Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Leveraging Generative AI for Social Impact Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Workflow Management, Service Improvement, Resource Utilization, ChatGPT, Customer experience improvement, Business Process Automation, Capacity Planning, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation, Business Ethics, Automation, Data Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Systems Thinking, Water Resources, Energy and Utilities, Analysis, Environmental Science, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Economics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      96 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Kit básico (para evitar los errores más frecuentes) de finanzas

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Behavioral Economics, Asset Protection, Loans, Financial Planning, Finance, Budgeting, General Finance, Consumer Behaviour, Human Capital, Psychology, Decision Making, Empowerment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAS

      Machine Learning Rock Star – the End-to-End Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Ethics, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Technical Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Performance Measurement, Business Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Leadership and Management, Business Analytics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing, Business Leadership, Performance Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      188 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Neuroscience of Leading High-Performance Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Team Building, Drive Engagement, Storytelling, Employee Coaching, Team Oriented, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Goal Setting, Employee Engagement, Influencing, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Neurology

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      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Introducción a la Responsabilidad Social Universitaria

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Higher Education, Cultural Responsiveness, Community and Social Work, Community Development, Student Support and Services, Cultural Diversity, Curriculum Planning, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environment and Resource Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Foundations and Core Concepts of PyTorch

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Performance Tuning, System Configuration, Development Environment, Software Installation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social work courses

    • American Politics, Foreign Policy, and US-India Ties: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • South Asian Religions & Ecology: Yale University
    • Conflict Resolution, Negotiations and Crisis Management: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • The Career Design Lab: Change your Job, Change your Life: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Leading Through Effective Communication : Arizona State University
    • Leveraging Generative AI for Social Impact Organizations: University of Michigan
    • Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Kit básico (para evitar los errores más frecuentes) de finanzas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Machine Learning Rock Star – the End-to-End Practice: SAS
    • The Neuroscience of Leading High-Performance Teams: University of Colorado Boulder

    Why Learn Social Work?

    Social work is a practice-based profession focused on supporting individuals, families, and communities through challenges like poverty, mental health, and social inequality. It blends advocacy, communication, and problem-solving to promote well-being and social justice. Learning social work can prepare you to make a meaningful impact in healthcare, education, policy, and human services.

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